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Drought Tolerant Native Plants for Central Florida


May 5, 2025

In the late spring when it starts to get hot and dry in Central Florida you may notice some plants wilting and others thriving. This is a good time to consider remove plants that are not well suited for your landscape and replace with drought ... READ MORE

Category: , Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Central Florida, Drought, Hillsborough County, Hurricane, Native Plants, Salt, Tsilvasy

Growing Seminole Pumpkin in Florida


April 27, 2025

Seminole pumpkins, a cultivar of Cucurbita moschata, are one of the most reliable pumpkins for Florida gardens. They were traditionally grown by the Creek and Miccosukee peoples in Florida. Seminole pumpkin is a good choice for hot, humid, ... READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Central Florida, Florida-friendly Landscaping, Heirloom, Heirloom Vegetables, Pumpkin, Seed Saving, Seminole Pumpkin, Tsilvasy, Vegetable

Succession Planting in the Vegetable Garden


March 10, 2025

Succession planting is a gardening technique to maximize production with space and time. This can be used with the same crop to extend the harvest or the same or with different crops suchas planting green beans on two week intervals, or replacing ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Cabbage, Florida, Florida-friendly Landscaping, Green Beans, Hillsborough, Smart Gardening Techniques, Succession, Tampa, Vegetable, Vegetable Gardening
field of yellow flowers

Fundraising for a Community Garden


February 19, 2025

Part of the reality of running a community garden is finding a way to fund the garden. There are multiple ways to secure funds garden, so let’s take a look at some of the basic types of fundraising and some tips to help your garden grow financially! Types ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping
Tags: Community Garden, Florida-friendly Landscaping, Funding, Fundraising, Garden, Hillsborough County, Kaleenadavis, Vegetable

Plant Propagation 101


January 31, 2025

Every gardener should learn the basics of plant propagation so you can make lots of plants for cheap or free. The two primary methods are starting from seed or cuttings. Planting Seeds Growing plants from seed ensures you have good genetic ... READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Cuttings, Florida Native Plants, Florida-friendly Landscaping, Flowers, Heirloom, Hybrid, Plant Propagation, Seed, Seeds, Vegetable
zoomed in journal with pink and green botanical drawings

Grow with Your Garden: How to Start a Garden Journal


January 23, 2025

“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature – the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition
Tags: Creativity, Florida-friendly Landscaping, Garden, Health, Insects, Journal, Kaleenadavis, Nature, Pollinators, Urban Wildlife, Vegetable Garden, Wildflowers, Wildlife, Youth

Lawn Care Made Simple: Smart Design Ideas for Easy Upkeep


January 22, 2025

Maintaining a beautiful lawn doesn't have to be a constant struggle or time sink. With some smart landscape design choices, you can create a yard that's not only attractive but also easier to mow and maintain. By implementing these ideas, ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Central Florida, FFL, Florida-friendly Landscaping, Hillsborough, Landscape, Landscape Management, Lawncare, Mowing, Mulch

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